Current Noncompliance FL

Bonifay, City of W/s

EPA ID: FL1300083 ยท 2,759 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bonifay, City of W/s (FL1300083): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. EPA compliance records for Bonifay, City of W/s show 1 unresolved violation - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 2,759 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,759
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0033 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$97K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bonifay, City of W/s Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,313
Median Household Income
21,992
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bonifay, City of W/s serves a community with a median household income of $49,313 and an estimated 21,992 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bonifay, City of W/s's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bonifay, City of W/s compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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2,785 people
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2,727 people
20 violations
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2,724 people
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Berrydale Water System
2,800 people
0 violations
City of Lake Helen
2,704 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,950 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Bonifay, City of W/s (EPA ID: FL1300083) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 2,759 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0033 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by FL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bonifay, City of W/s (FL1300083) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bonifay, City of W/s water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Bonifay, City of W/s serve?

Bonifay, City of W/s serves approximately 2,759 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Bonifay, City of W/s get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Bonifay, City of W/s's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Bonifay, City of W/s serve?
Bonifay, City of W/s serves approximately 2,759 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bonifay, City of W/s's water source?
Bonifay, City of W/s draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bonifay, City of W/s's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0033 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bonifay, City of W/s's service area?
The Bonifay, City of W/s service area has a median household income of $49,313. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bonifay, City of W/s get its water?
Bonifay, City of W/s's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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